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dinoflagellates. They are a species of algae found in marine and freshwater. They are photosynthetic so they are considered ancestors to modern day plants Dinoflagelates contain bioluminescence which are responsible the ocean lighting up at night. They respond to touch so waves, people, or the wind can cause then to 'light up'. This is the same class of algae that is responsible for red tides and paralytic shellfish poisoning.
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What makes the moon to glow at night?
The moon glows at night because it reflects a lot of light from the sun making it look like it is lit up at night but it truly does not produce any of its own light.
Why is the moon not visible every night?
because sometimes the moon is in the wrong position to reflect the sun's light. The sun's light is what makes the moon "light up".
What is the metaphor in this sentence sparkling jewels light up the night sky?
light up the night sky
Does the moon provide heat and light at night?
The moon lights up at night because it reflects light given off by the sun. It does not make its own light or heat
What are Icy objects that light up the night sky?
comets.
What makes ocean waves light up with a blue green light at night?
I believe when this happens there is phosphorus in the water, I'm not sure how it gets there though.
What is the phenomena of ocean waves lighting up at night called?
The phenomenon of ocean waves lighting up at night is called bioluminescence. It is caused by the emission of light by some organisms, such as deep sea fish and fireflies.
What makes the moon to glow at night?
The moon glows at night because it reflects a lot of light from the sun making it look like it is lit up at night but it truly does not produce any of its own light.
When was Light Up the Night created?
Light Up the Night was created in 1980.
Why are lighthouss important?
Because if you are out in the ocean, and the moon isn't out there its really dark. Same with if clouds coviring the sky it's fairly dark out in the ocean, and boat wrecks out there sometimes cause there was no light. So they put light houses up so that if it was a dark night there would be a light house to help see at night .
Why is the moon not visible every night?
because sometimes the moon is in the wrong position to reflect the sun's light. The sun's light is what makes the moon "light up".
When was Light Up Night created?
Light Up Night was created on 1960-11-21.
When was Light Up the Night - song - created?
Light Up the Night - song - was created on 2010-11-24.
How do you hook up a night security light?
usually a "night security light" just means that the light is on a circuit that does not get switched off at night.
What ocean makes up twenty percent of the Earth's surface?
The Indian Ocean
What is the metaphor in this sentence sparkling jewels light up the night sky?
light up the night sky
Iron rich volcanic rock that makes up much of the ocean floor is?
The volcanic rock that makes up most of the ocean floor is called sediment.
